Archive for September, 2008

Hi everyone! I’m about to call in for the conference call. I will try to type as much of it as I can so that you know all the facts about Hello Kitty Big City Dreams!

2:57

Okay we’re dialed in on the call. Just waiting for it to start.

3:00

Interesting,…most of the people that have called in so far from other sites… all dudes

3:01

Triple point just got here

3:05

PJ from Empire Interactive is on the line to talk to us about the game. Director of product management.

3:05

Game is $29.99 based E for everyone release date on 10/28

3:06

Walking through pre-submitted questions: What is the main game play scene: friendship and helping others.

3:06

You earn friendship points. Learn basic values and get rewarded for doing the right thing.

3:07

What is being done by development to reach target demo? No violence, very friendly and family oriented. (joke made about Hello Kitty going crazy)

3:07

How many hours of gameplay? Five hours to get penthouse. To get everything in game about 8.

3:08

What type of relationship did sanrio have with the development in the game? Pushed for accuracy and super involved with concept and animation. (my question!)

3:08

Will you be able to find the game at Sanrio stores? Yes, but no plans of pre-order bonus..yet

3:09

3D provides an immersive environment that is why they choose over 2D

3:09

Is there a multiplayer aspect? not this time around.

Sushi making is the favorite mini game. (these are all my questions)

3:10

Are you surprised by response by older HK fans? Not surprised at all. Sanrio brings in Hello Kitty fans of all ages and the game translates very well. Difficulty has been scaled for younger demo.

3:10

How much depth is there in room customization? Buy different themes with friendship points. Place items in room whereever you want.

3:11

Over 20 characters in the game. Old and new friends

3:11

There are 8 basic mini games. 8 smaller minigames too

3:12

Is the game part of a series? Not sure but it could warrent a sequel

3:13

Ice Cream scooper game is like an old school missle command game.

3:13

how many total items and themes included? Don’t know number but doesn’t have them all yet.

3:15

Well that was short. So here’s the deal. If you are a fan of HK or have a younger gamer in your family you may want to pick this up for her/him.

3:16

The game does have a sense of robustness with the mini games and sub mini-games, but it’s not going to take you really that long to play it. Replayability seems to be hinged on the fact that you try to up your score or collect everything for your apartment.

3:18

Again a cute game that I can’t wait to try out. It will be interesting to see how the 3D animation in the game plays out. Also, I’ll have to check if Hello Kitty has a mouth this time. ^_^

3:18

Thanks for reading our live blog of the conference call. This one a bit shorter than most. But I didn’t have any additional questions since they used all my questions before they opened up the forum.

After months of going over player comments and suggestions, and working hard to deliver an even better game to all our supporters, it’s time for the big news. The wait has been long, but we’ve toiled to make sure it’s all worth it! So without further ado, we are pleased to announce the next phase — The Hello Kitty Online Founders’ Beta!

October 8, 2008 is the big day, and the this next stage will allow a limited number of users to play Hello Kitty Online MMORPG ahead as Founders ahead of launch, while earning benefits and participating in special in-game events.

And now, here’s how you can be one of the Founders of the official Hello Kitty Online launch!

1. Sign up for an account at SanrioTown.com, 2. Using the SanrioTown account, send a BLANK email tohkofounder@hellokitty.com.

Remember, you need a SanrioTown account in order to qualify to be a Founder, and the email account you use will be the one we grant access to for the Founders’ Beta. Also, questions, comments and suggestions should be sent to onlinegame@hellokitty.com.

What’s to look forward to? The new version of HKO will feature animproved interface, new monsters, new maps, new items, and the opening of London and Paris. The Founders’ Beta will also introduce gameplay changes such as an improved skill system, pet systems and team-play oriented enhancements.

So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out, because we’ll only be allowing a limited number into this stage! More details to come in the following days, so stay tuned!

Anyone who subscribed to the closed beta announcement via GMAIL, better check out their Spam folder so they can get in on time.

The announcement went into some people’s spam folder in GMAIL instead! The announcement on this is below…

Hello Kitty Online (www.hellokittyonline.com) is a free-to-play Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) based on Sanrio’s famous characters. The game transports players into the cute and cuddly world of Sanrio Land, where players will meet and interact with over a hundred Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi, Dear Daniel, My Melody, Pochacco, Cinnamoroll, and many others. Hello Kitty Online boasts several new additions and improvements since the Closed Beta version, and the Founder’s Beta will feature a new game client with an improved interface, improved graphics and special effects, new monsters, new maps, new items, and the opening of London and Paris. The Founders’ Beta will also introduce gameplay changes such as new skills, new pet systems and team-play oriented enhancements.